An almost 38 minute video about one man’s opinion about how the curated algorithmic experiences on the modern Internet have an effect on people and how it has shaped how it is being used.

Edit: Name of channel is Technology Connections

  • The Pantser
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    142 months ago

    35-45 year olds just sitting here with our bookmarks, subscriptions and 100s of tabs open. We also are the last gen that builds and repairs our own devices. It’s a generation thing, if there is a lazy way the youth will find it and embrace it.

    • @[email protected]
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      122 months ago

      I’m in that age bracket and one of my best friends, about a month ago, started using chatgpt instead of a search engine.

      We went to dinner after work and the place was closed. I went back to my car to grab something and when I got back he was fiddling with his phone and frustrated. He said ‘i’m trying to figure out (using chatgpt) if this other place is open.’. I just opened Google maps, it had the opening hours and I clicked directions and we were on our way.

      Known this guy forever and I found it weird he would think that was better.

      • Optional
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        52 months ago

        It’s a temporary thing. People try out ChatGPT and it’s amusing enough to try some more until you realize it’s absolute dogshit.

      • @[email protected]
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        22 months ago

        I have found web search basically broken. A lot of the old techniques no longer work well. That is why I use chat gpt in addition to other searches.

        Searching the internet is losing value for the end user. I’ve had maps be wrong about open and close times. I call ahead now.

      • @[email protected]
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        22 months ago

        I’ve never used any LLM, so I can’t comment on their quality, but at least around here the hours listed on Google (or any other large search engine) are frequently … Shall we say, not based on reality.

        • SkaveRat
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          22 months ago

          You can submit corrections. Help the next person out

          • @[email protected]
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            32 months ago

            Indeed, and so I should.

            Unfortunately, I don’t usually discover the hours are incorrect until I get to the location, at which point I often am too annoyed to remember to do my civic duty.

            I will try to do better in the future.

            • SkaveRat
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              22 months ago

              Understandable. I usually take a photo of the opening hours sign and submit later

              If you’re not submitting corrections often, sending the photo along as proof also helps to get it accepted